I saw an interesting article in the NY Times about the recent attention being paid to packaging, especially shopping bags. You've probably seen the Saks new identity and the striking bags on the streets. David Lipman, who I used to work for, is featured for the work he's done re-positioning Lord & Taylor. I've always been a fan of premium bags, and have been collecting them for a few years. Luckily, its come in hand for my friend Matteo's forthcoming book on bag design.